by Aquarium Buddies Team | Mar 5, 2026 | Oscar Fish
If you’re thinking about adding an Oscar fish to your aquarium, one of the first questions that usually comes up is: how much is an Oscar fish? The good news is that Oscars are surprisingly affordable compared to many other large aquarium fish. In most cases, Oscar...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Mar 2, 2026 | Oscar Fish
Oscar fish have earned a special place in the aquarium hobby thanks to their intelligence, bold personalities, and interactive behavior. Known scientifically as Astronotus ocellatus, these large South American cichlids are often called “water puppies” because of the...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 24, 2026 | Corydoras
Aquarium hobbyists often look for peaceful bottom dwellers to share a tank with goldfish. One fish that frequently comes up in conversations is the Corydoras catfish. These small, friendly fish are famous for their gentle nature and their habit of scavenging leftover...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 21, 2026 | Tetra
If you’ve ever watched a school of tetras glide through your aquarium, you already know how lively and colorful these tiny fish can be. But keeping them active and vibrant starts with one important question: what do tetras fish eat? The good news is that tetras are...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 18, 2026 | Tetra
If you’ve ever walked into a pet store and stopped in front of a glowing aquarium filled with tiny, shimmering fish in blues, reds, and silvers, chances are you were looking at tetras. So, what is a tetra fish exactly? In simple terms, a tetra is a small, freshwater...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 15, 2026 | Arowana
If you’ve ever watched an arowana glide across the surface of a tank, you know there’s something special about this fish. With its long body, metallic scales, and powerful presence, the arowana looks every bit like a prehistoric predator. And that’s exactly what it...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 12, 2026 | Oscar Fish
If you’ve ever walked past a large aquarium and noticed a fish staring back at you—almost recognizing you—there’s a good chance you were looking at an Oscar fish. So, what is an Oscar fish exactly? The Oscar fish, scientifically known as Astronotus ocellatus, is a...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 9, 2026 | Cichlid
When most aquarists hear the word cichlid, they immediately think of freshwater tanks filled with African or South American species. And for good reason—cichlids are overwhelmingly freshwater fish. But here’s something many hobbyists don’t realize: a few cichlid...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 6, 2026 | Guppy
If you’ve ever stood in front of an aquarium and been drawn to tiny flashes of blue, red, and gold darting through the water, chances are you were looking at guppies. Scientifically known as Poecilia reticulata, guppies are among the most popular freshwater fish in...
by Aquarium Buddies Team | Feb 3, 2026 | Cichlid
Cichlids are some of the most fascinating freshwater aquarium fish in the hobby. They are intelligent, colorful, and full of personality. However, many aquarists quickly learn that some cichlids can also be extremely aggressive, territorial, and unpredictable. If...